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Drop ISTG like a slang pro on TikTok, Snapchat, and more
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You can tell someone’s agitated when you see an all-caps “ISTG!!!” in your text messages, but what exactly does that mean again? If you’re trying to get all of your texting slang straight, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll show you all of the meanings and uses of ISTG, plus how to reply to it and spice up your messages with similar slang expressions. Let’s take a look!
Things You Should Know
- ISTG means “I swear to God” in text messages and on social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, and more.
- Use ISTG to show you’re not joking about something, or to express annoyance or frustration with something (or someone).
- Try substituting similar slang terms like OMG (“Oh my God”), ONG (“on God”), or FR (“for real”) for ISTG.
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- Remember that texting slang and acronyms are informal and semi-lighthearted. To express something truly serious, type out the full words or consider making a phone call instead.Thanks
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Warnings
- Avoid using ISTG in professional conversations, when you want to maintain a respectful tone, or when you’re messaging someone you know to be very religious.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://7esl.com/istg/
- ↑ https://abbreviations.yourdictionary.com/what-does-istg-mean-abbreviation-explained
- ↑ https://meaningdb.com/en/istg-text
- ↑ https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/17939065/what-does-istg-mean-tiktok/
- ↑ https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/omg
- ↑ https://www.radiox.co.uk/news/ong-tiktok-meaning-explained/
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